Drug Addiction

Many people who abuse drugs progress from smoking or snorting to intravenous (IV) drug use. Intravenous drug use is the act of injecting a substance directly into your veins. This is the most dangerous method of administration when it comes to abusing any type of drug. According to the World…

The Relationship Between Addiction and Infidelity The relationship between addiction and infidelity is complex, painful, and often misunderstood. For many people, substance abuse and cheating do not exist as separate struggles—they are closely linked, feeding into one another in ways that damage both the individual and their relationship.  If you…

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication that is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. While this substance is effective in helping patients manage the symptoms of pain, it is also highly addictive. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), “6.9 million people in the U.S., aged 12 and older,…

Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid pain reliever. Once only used as a prescription under medical supervision, fentanyl has become increasingly more common on the illicit drug market.  Drug traffickers often add illegally produced fentanyl to other drugs, allowing them to make more profit. Mixing fentanyl and other drugs, such…